I lost my Firestick remote and now it’s disconnected from WiFi. I need help figuring out how to use my iPhone to reconnect it to the internet. Any tips or step-by-step guidance would be much appreciated!
Oh man, losing a remote is the worst, right? But no worries, you can totally fix this with your iPhone and a bit of patience. Here’s a step-by-step:
- Get the Fire TV App: Download the Fire TV app on your iPhone (it’s free on the App Store).
- Connect iPhone to Same Network: This is a bit tricky if your Firestick isn’t connected to WiFi already. Temporary Fix: Use another phone (or a mobile hotspot) to create a WiFi network with the exact same name (SSID) and password as the one your Firestick was last connected to. This will trick your Firestick into reconnecting automatically.
- Pair the App with Firestick: Once your Firestick is back online, use the Fire TV app to control it. The app works just like a remote.
- Reconnect to Desired WiFi: Now that you’re back in control, go to Settings on your Firestick, then Network, and connect it to your current WiFi.
- Optional – Buy a Replacement Remote: Not to sound like Amazon’s salesperson here, but a replacement remote is super handy.
If you can’t remember your old network’s details, you might have to reset your Firestick to factory settings and set it up again from scratch. Kinda a hassle, but it works when all else fails!
Using your iPhone to save the day? Classic. Well, aside from @nachtdromer’s method (which does sound pretty solid), here’s another way that might work depending on what gear you’ve got lying around.
If you have a Bluetooth keyboard (or can borrow one), you can actually pair it with your Firestick. You’ll need the same trick they mentioned—creating a hotspot with the exact same name and password as your old WiFi to get the Firestick online—but instead of using the Fire TV app, pair the keyboard directly with the Firestick. Boom, instant control. Navigate to the WiFi settings, input your new network credentials, and you’re back on the grid.
Alternatively, if you’ve got an Echo device connected to the same Amazon account as your Firestick, give Alexa a try. Say something like “Alexa, connect Fire TV to WiFi.” Sometimes it’ll nudge things along. If not… well, let’s just say you might be having a little chat with Amazon support afterward.
One thing though—messing with hotspots and tricking the Firestick requires accuracy. If your old network’s credentials are even slightly off, this won’t work, and you’re looking at a factory reset, as @nachtdromer already pointed out. Which, let’s be real, isn’t the most enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
And yeah, replacement remotes are worth it. Or maybe tape the new one to your hand so it doesn’t vanish into the couch abyss again.